Example sentences of "[verb] [pers pn] had [verb] [pers pn] [vb infin] " in BNC.
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1 | Claudia opened her eyes wide , unable to believe she had heard him say ‘ our wedding ’ . |
2 | And then I made a mistake , I felt it had all been a sacrifice in vain , I felt I had to make him appreciate what I 'd done , that he ought to let me go — so I tried to tell him . |
3 | Much later , searching my memory , I thought I had heard it say in deep and melancholy tones , ‘ Here , fellow outcast from society , if thou canst survive this night , draw strength from one who did not ! ’ |
4 | She knew she had to let him go , but after buttoning him into his coat , she wrapped her arms tightly around him , crying almost hysterically . |
5 | How could you kiss someone properly when you knew they had let you sit there for hours waiting for them while they went off and had dinner with someone else ? |
6 | You felt he had to make it happen or die . ’ |